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... Booster 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-29 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 Appendix: CPU...
... Booster 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-29 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 Appendix: CPU...
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...is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Award BIOS Flash ...then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS P5N-D 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates ...
...is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Award BIOS Flash ...then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS P5N-D 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates ...
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...; XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5N-D 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). The contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures...
...; XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5N-D 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). The contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures...
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... for updates. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to open, view, and print documents in your... Format (PDF). ASUS P5N-D 5-5 NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to maintain your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you to create a NVIDIA® Windows® XP 32/64bit RAID driver. Adobe Acrobat Reader...
... for updates. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to open, view, and print documents in your... Format (PDF). ASUS P5N-D 5-5 NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to maintain your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you to create a NVIDIA® Windows® XP 32/64bit RAID driver. Adobe Acrobat Reader...
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Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5N-D 5-11 The ALC883also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ...Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard ...
Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5N-D 5-11 The ALC883also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ...Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard ...
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Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Sound Effect The Realtek.... 3. To set the karaoke to configure your listening pleasure. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support
Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Sound Effect The Realtek.... 3. To set the karaoke to configure your listening pleasure. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support
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... icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view the current status of the support CD to close or restore the application. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you ... any problem with these components. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. If Autorun is not enabled in the...
... icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view the current status of the support CD to close or restore the application. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you ... any problem with these components. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. If Autorun is not enabled in the...
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...an enabled Autorun feature. 2. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Q-Fan 2 5-21 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right ... main window appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5N-D Press...
...an enabled Autorun feature. 2. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Q-Fan 2 5-21 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right ... main window appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5N-D Press...
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...CD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive....under DOS. To install the RAID driver: 1. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista operating system on... select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to locate the driver disk utility. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to floppy disk drive. 5. ASUS P5N-D 5-37 Follow ...
...CD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive....under DOS. To install the RAID driver: 1. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista operating system on... select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to locate the driver disk utility. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to floppy disk drive. 5. ASUS P5N-D 5-37 Follow ...
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...The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P5N-D 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA®... SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI ...
...The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P5N-D 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA®... SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI ...
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...). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5N-D 6-5 NVIDIA Settings icon 3. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Make sure that came with your PCI Express...
...). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5N-D 6-5 NVIDIA Settings icon 3. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Make sure that came with your PCI Express...
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... Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions). Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST ...ASUS P5N-D A-1 You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard...
... Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions). Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST ...ASUS P5N-D A-1 You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard...